Ohiopyle Falls on Youghiogheny River off U.S. Route 40
Description:
Caption on back of postcard reads: "George Washington explored these falls in May 1754 during the French and Indian War. Colonel Washington contemplated establishing a fort on the area around the falls. This idea was abandoned due to the rough and rocky condition of the Youghiogheny River." Published by Uniontown News Agency and Company. (From postcard collection legacy system--Non-WV.)
Blain is a town located in Perry County, Pennsylvania.This image is part of the Thompson Family of Canaan Valley Collection. The Thompson family played a large role int he timber industry of Tucker County during the 1800s, and later prospered in the region as farmers, business owners, and prominent members of the Canaan Valley community.
Group at Great Crossings Historical Marker, Addison, Pa.
Date:
1912/05
Description:
The marker, which is decorated with an American flag, reads, "About one half mile above this point is the 'Great Crossings' of the Youghiogheny River, where George Washington crossed November 18th, 1753, when sent as envoy by Gov. Dinwiddie of Virginia to the French Commandant at Fort Le Boeuf.Washington, on his military expedition to the Ohio, encamped there with his forces, May 18th to 24th, 1754, and from that point explored the Youghiogheny.There, also, Major General Braddock, with his army, crossed June 24th, 1755, on his march against Fort Duquesne."
